Channel Island Fox

The island fox only lives on six of the eight Channel Islands off the coast of southern California–they are found nowhere else on Earth. Each island population is recognized as a separate endemic or unique subspecies.

The island fox is the largest of the Channel Islands’ native mammals, but one of the smallest canid species in the world. A descendent of the mainland gray fox, the island fox evolved into a unique species as recently as 10,000 years ago.

Conservation Status: Critically Endangered

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Here are a few fun facts:

The island fox only lives on six of the eight Channel Islands off the coast of southern California – they are found nowhere else on Earth!